Category: History

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, The Marine Barracks at Port Royal recovers from a severe tropical storm. In 1918, Marines participated in the Battle of Blanc Mont in France.           Marines conduct their first aerial resupply mission, dropping food to a surrounded French regiment. In 1942, Major J.L. Smith shot down his 18th Zero.           […]

Good morning Leathernecks! Although I could not find a specific date, this is what happened during the month of October in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Connecticut Marines on the Spy assist in the capture of a large British ship. In 1776, Sergeants William Hamilton and Alexander Neilson are promoted to Lieutenant.           These are the first recorded “mustangs,” (enlisted Marines who become officers).           Many Marines […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 30th and final day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1906, a fourth Marine Battalion departs from Boston for Cuba. In 1945, IIIAC arrives at Tangku, China.           2/7 lands and secures the city.           3/7 goes ashore and boards a train for Tientsin. In 1969, the 8th Ammunition Company and the 49th Depot Company, both the last Marine […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 29th and penultimate day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, the frigates Philadelphia and Essex and their Marines battle two gunboats near Tripoli. In 1906, Two thousand Marines go ashore at Havana and fan out to garrison various key points in the country. In 1940, the Midway detachment arrives on Midway Atoll and begins setting up defenses.           […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 28th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1906, a detachment of 31 Marines lands at Havana guard the Cuban treasury. In 1918, while flying with a British squadron, Lieutenant Everett S. Brewster and Gunnery Sergeant Harry B. Wersheimer become the first Marines to shoot down an enemy plane. In 1944, 3/5 conducts a shore-to-shore amphibious assault from northern […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 27th day of September in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, the frigate Delaware and her Marines are driven onto a shoal in the Delaware River as they fight with British batteries guarding the approaches to Philadelphia (now occupied by the British). The ship is captured, but many of the Marines are able to escape. In 1778, the British ships Experiment […]